Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could
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Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free!
It’s “no”.
What do you ask? We’ll say it again: “No”.
Sweet and simple “no”.
Say “no” at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears.
“Saying ‘no’ to others means you are saying ‘yes’ to yourself, ” said Leslie Charles, a professional speaker from East Lansing, Michigan.
“Time is precious. People are spending money buying time. And yet we are willing to give up our time because we can’t say ‘no’.”
Susie Watson, a famous writer, said people who always say “yes” need to say “no” without guilt(内疚)or fear of punishment. “I would rather have someone give me a loving ‘no’ than an obligated(强制的) ‘yes’, ” she said.
Susie Watson says she feels “no” obligation to give an explanation when she says “no” either socially or professionally. Does she feel guilty about it? “Not at all, ” said Watson, who is director of advertising and public relations at Timex Corp in Middlebury, Conneticut. “Most people are afraid of saying ‘no’… My advice is to say ‘yes’ only if you don’t mean ‘no’.”
Watson said “no” is the most effective weapon against wasting time. “Every year there are more demands on your time… Other people are happy to use up your time, ” Watson said. Time saving appears to be “no’s” greatest friend.
“No” can be your new friend, a powerful tool to take back your life. “No” may even take you further in the business world than “yes”.
“No” is power and strength. “No” now seems completely correct. “Saying ‘no’ isn’t easy. But finally it’s greatly liberating,” Charles said. But, he added, a “no” project needs to be worked on every day because it is hard to change long-term habit.
But, he also warns: “Don’t go to extremes. Don’t find yourself saying ‘no’ to everything. In return you should learn to hear ‘no’.”
小题1: The sentence “Saying ‘yes’ to yourself” means _______.| A．you can have more time to play with others | | B．you needn’t care about other’s feeling if you are happy | | C．you are selfish and treat others rudely | | D．you can deal with your business as you have planned |
小题2: When you say “no” to others you should say it in a _______.| A．secret way | B．polite way | | C．proud way | D．guilty way |
小题3:In Watson’s opinion, people can save much time on condition that _______.| A．they say “no” at a suitable time | | B．they say “no” as much as possible | | C．they are afraid of saying “no” | | D．they make others angry at them |
小题4:If a person says “no” to everything, the result he or she receive may be that he or she _______.| A．enjoys a wonderful life | B．makes a lot of money | | C．faces difficulty in life | D．forgets to say “yes” in the end |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:C |
解析
本文说明了人们在生活中敢于说“不”的重要性，同时也提醒人们应注意不要走向极端。
小题1:推断题。根据Charles 所说的 Saying ‘no’ to others means you are saying ‘yes’ to yourself(否定他人就意味着肯定自己)可推知此题答案为D。
小题2:推断题。根据Susie Watson所说的I would rather have someone give me a loving ‘no’ (我倒愿意听一声有爱意的否定)可推知此题答案为B。
小题3:推断题。对文章倒数第5段最后一句My advice is to say ‘yes’ only if you don’t mean ‘no’.反过来理解：只有当你不肯定的时候说“不”，可推知此题答案为A。
小题4:推断题。从文章最后一段 Charles 所说的 Don’t go to extremes. Don’t find yourself saying ‘no’ to everything 可知，不然的话就会遇到麻烦，故此题答案为C。 |
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Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
●Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.
●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
●Plan sensibly: Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
●Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
●Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. bargains-lowest fare. com and www. Economic travel. com.
By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
小题1:This passage is about _______. | A．how to plan your travel | B．how to travel with enough money | | C．how to make your travel interesting | D．how to get life experiences |
小题2:Before your trip, the first thing you should do is _______. | A．to make a plan of the route | B．to get information in the Internet | | C．to save money by spending less | D．to buy tickets in advance |
小题3: The writer advises you _______. | A．to share costs with any other people | B．not to go to well-known places | | C．not to visit dangerous places | D．to buy anything you want to buy |
小题4:During your trip, _______. | A．you need more shoes than clothes | | B．you shouldn’t look for work all the way | | C．you can gain valuable life experiences | | D．you should forget to do your homework |
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My husband and children think they are very lucky that they are living and that it’s Christmas again. They can’t see that we live on a dirty street in a dirty house among people who aren’t much good. But Johnny and children can’t see this. What a pity it is that our neighbours have to make happiness out of all this dirt. I decided that my children must get out of this. The money that we’ve saved isn’t nearly enough.
The McGaritys have money but they are so proud. They look down upon the poor. The McGarity girl just yesterday stood out there in the street eating from a bag of candy(糖果)while a ring of hungry children watched her. I saw those children looking at her and crying in their hearts; and when she couldn’t eat any more she threw the rest down the sewer(下水道). Why, is it only because they have money ? There is more to happiness than money in the world, isn’t there?
Miss Jackson who teaches at the Settlement House isn’t rich, but she knows things. She understands people. Her eyes look straight into yours when she talks with you. She can read your mind. I’d like to see the children be like Miss Jackson when they grow up.
小题1:This passage mainly suggests that the writer _______.| A．is easy to get along with | | B．is unhappy with the life they are living | | C．is good at observing and understanding | | D．is never pleased with her neigbours |
小题2:What do you think of McGarity girl?| A．She is proud and hungry. | B．She is selfish and cruel. | | C．She is lonely and friendless. | D．She is unhappy and misunderstood. |
小题3: In this text, the writer tries to tell us that _______.| A．money is the key to everything | | B．the more money you have, the less happy you’ll be | | C．there is something more important than money | | D．when talking to people we should look into their eyes |
小题4: Pick out the one that does NOT describe the writer’s view on money.| A．Why, is it only because they have money? | | B．There is more to happiness than money. | | C．Miss Jackson isn’t rich, but she knows things. | | D．The money we saved isn’t nearly enough. |
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LONDON — Life for Cathy Hagner and her three children is set to permanent(永久的) fast-forward.
Their full school day and her job as a lawyer"s assistant are busy enough. But Hanger also has to take the two boys to soccer or hockey or basketball while dropping off her daughter at piano lessons or Girl Scout Club.
Often, the exhausted family doesn"t get home until 7 pm. There is just time for a quick supper before homework. In today"s world, middle-class American and British parents treat their children as if they are competitors racing for some finishing line.
Parents take their children from activity to activity in order to make their future bright. It seems that raising a genius has become a more important goal than raising a happy and well-balanced child.
“Doctors across the country are reporting a growing number of children suffering from stomachaches and headaches due to exhaustion and stress,” says child expert William Doherty of the University of Minnesota.
Teachers are dealing with exhausted kids in the classroom. It"s a very serious problem. Many children attend after-school clubs by necessity. But competitive pressures also create an explosion of activities. They include sports, language, music and math classes for children as young as four.
“There is a new parenting trend(趋势) under way which says that you have to tap all your child’s potential(潜能) at a young age; otherwise you will let him down,” says Terry Apter, a Cambridge-based child and adolescent psychiatrist(青少年精神病专家).
“It isn"t entirely new: there have always been pushy parents. But what was previously(以前) seen as strange behaviour is now well accepted.”
小题1: From the second paragraph of this passage we can find that _______. | A．Hagner wastes much time helping her children"s lessons | | B．Hagner doesn"t spend much time on her full-time job | | C．Hagner is interested in sports and music | | D．Hagner busies herself by following a trend |
小题2:British parents, as the writer described in this passage, _______. | A．treat their children as sports players | | B．pay no attention to their children"s lessons | | C．bring up their children in a simple way | | D．give their children little time to develop freely |
小题3:The writer"s opinion about after-school clubs is that ________. | A．activities in the country are too competitive | | B．children should attend four clubs at a time | | C．some clubs result in competitive pressures | | D．clubs should have more subjects for school children |
小题4:The last paragraph tells us that in Britain _______. | A．parents used to take their children to every club | | B．parents used to be wise on how to raise children | | C．parents have all benefited from children’s clubs | | D．parents have come to know the standard of education |
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Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human conditions is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful(有压力的) conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting(转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support — money aid, material resources, and needed services — that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.
小题1:Interpersonal relationships are important because they can _______.| A．make people live more easily | | B．smooth away daily problems | | C．deal with life changes | | D．cure types of illnesses |
小题2:The researches show that people"s physical and mental health _______.| A．lies in the social medical care systems which support them | | B．has much to do with the amount of support they get from others | | C．depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles | | D．is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes |
小题3:Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cushions” ?| A．takes place of | B．makes up of | | C．lessens the effect of | D．gets rid of |
小题4:Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in spare time is an example of _______.| A．instrumental support | B．informational support | | C．social companionship | D．the strengthening of self-respect |
小题5:What is the subject discussed in the text?| A．Interpersonal relationships. | B．Kinds of social support. | | C．Ways to deal with stress. | D．Effects of stressful conditions. |
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Dear Hamilton,
We are fortunate that in such a large, high-pressure office we all get along so well. You are one of the people who keep the social temperature at such a comfortable setting. I don’t know anyone in the office who is better liked than you.
You can perhaps help with this. The collection of contributions towards gifts for employees’ personal-life events is becoming a little troubling. Certainly, the group sending of a gift is reasonable now and then. In the past month, however, there have been collections for two baby shower gifts, one wedding shower gift, two wedding gifts, one funeral（葬礼）remembrance, four birthday gifts, and three graduation gifts.
It’s not only the collected-from who are growing uncomfortable (and poor), but the collected-for feel uneasy receiving gifts from people who don’t know them outside the office, who wouldn’t even recognize their graduating children, their marrying daughters and sons, or their dead relatives.
This is basically a kind gesture (and one that people think well of you for), but the practice seems to have become too wide-ranging and feels improper in today’s office setting.
Thank you for understanding.
小题1:The underlined word “contributions” probably means ________.| A．money | B．suggestions | C．reports | D．understanding |
小题2:Hamilton is expected to _______.| A．show more kindness. | B．discontinue the present practice | | C．quit being the organizer for gift giving | D．know more about co-workers’ families |
小题3:This is basically a letter of ________.| A．apology | B．sympathy | C．appreciation | D．dissatisfaction |
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